Opportunity to support research into technology-enhanced stepped-care in mental health

Work with The Synergy Research and Development Group (R&D Group) at the Brain and Mind Centre

Full-time, fixed term for 12 months with possibility of further extension; base salary of $104K - $108K p.a plus superannuation

About the opportunity

This is an exciting role that will work with our partners in Primary Health Networks to adapt and research the impact of implementing our technology into their stepped-care based services.

The Synergy Research and Development Group (R&D Group) at the Brain and Mind Centre is responsible for scoping, designing, implementing and delivering Project Synergy research trials which aim to develop (and redevelop) the Synergy Online System across different population groups and service settings – including Veterans and their families, young people, older adults and young children. Project Synergy (2017-20), is administered by InnoWell which is a propriety limited Australian company focused on delivering technology-enabled mental health and wellbeing solutions. The R&D Group is led by Chief Scientific Advisor and supported by Director, Research Design and Analytics and Director, Clinical and Service Implementation. Over a three-year period, Project Synergy aims to further develop digital mental health in Australia, through research and implementation science trials, working in partnership with key Australian mental health service organisations.

About you

The University values courage and creativity; openness and engagement; inclusion and diversity; and respect and integrity. As such, we see the importance of recruiting talent aligned to these values and are looking for a Research Fellow – Stepped Care who possesses:

a PhD in a field related to mental health

proven experience in research design, ethics and clinical trial governance (including understanding of Good Clinical Practice, regulatory, ethical, privacy and other relevant guidelines) and implementation and management.

experience with e-Health technologies and platforms that support mental health care

experience in data management and statistical analysis

proven teamwork and relationship building skills including stakeholder management and engagement skills

demonstrated leadership and management experience

capacity to work in a multidisciplinary research team

excellent written and oral communication skills

About us

Since our inception 160 years ago, the University of Sydney has led to improve the world around us. We believe in education for all and that effective leadership makes lives better. These same values are reflected in our approach to diversity and inclusion, and underpin our long-term strategy for growth. We’re Australia's first university and have an outstanding global reputation for academic and research excellence. Across our campuses, we employ over 7600 academic and non-academic staff who support over 60,000 students.

We are undergoing significant transformative change which brings opportunity for innovation, progressive thinking, breaking with convention, challenging the status quo, and improving the world around us.

How to apply

For more information on the position and University, please view the candidate information pack available from the job’s listing on the University of Sydney careers website.

Other:

This position is designated as child-related work. To undertake or remain in this position, you are required to apply for and obtain a Working With Children Check clearance in accordance with the Child Protection (Working With Children) Act 2012.

All applications must be submitted via the University of Sydney careers website. Visit sydney.edu.au/recruitment and search by the reference number 2123/1018F to apply.

Closing date: 11:30pm 27 November 2018

The University of Sydney is committed to diversity and social inclusion. Applications from people of culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds; equity target groups including women, people with disabilities, people who identify as LGBTIQ; and people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent, are encouraged.